Delhi HC refuses to fix timeline for conclusion of trial in Shraddha Walkar murder case
The Delhi High Court has declined to set a specific timeline for the conclusion of the Shraddha Walkar murder trial, noting that the court is already conducting proceedings on a day-to-day basis. The court emphasized that significant progress has been made, with 157 out of 200 witnesses already examined.
Why it matters
The case is a high-profile criminal matter in India, and the court's decision highlights the balance between the right to a speedy trial and the practical constraints of the judicial system.
The Delhi High Court on Friday (July 31, 2026) refused to set a timeline for the conclusion of trial in the Shraddha Walkar murder case against accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala, stating that the proceedings were already happening on a day-to-day basis.
“It is clear that the trial court is making every endeavour to conclude the trial as soon as possible. No further directions are required as the trial is going on a day to day basis,” Justice Madhu Jain said while dealing with a petition filed by the deceased's brother.
Walkar, who was in a live-in relationship with the accused, was allegedly strangled by Mr. Poonawala on May 18, 2022.
According to the 6,629-page chargesheet filed by Delhi Police, Mr. Poonawala allegedly dismembered her body, kept the body parts in a fridge, and disposed of the pieces in desolate places across the city over several days to avoid getting caught.
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